summits across the country bringing together investigators and victims like the petersons in an effort to educate unsuspecting consumers on one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. >> had we been able to go to something like this i don't think we ever would be in a position we are right now. >> reporter: financial fraud red flags, if someone guarantees your investment is safe, they promise returns of over 10% a year, or they tell you that investment is confidential. amend it's important to remember these con artists often develop close relationships for the sole purpose of defrauding someone. the petersons' best friends waited a year before asking them to invest. on the consumerwatch, julie watts, cbs 5. >>> on the surface, you might not see much progress. but coming up, the action behind the scenes. presidio parkway transformation. >> got a beautiful evening in the bay area and surf's up in hawaii. we'll have video after a break. >>> what does president obama think of the 49ers? i'm dennis o'donnell. we have his opinion coming up. and how the giants kept hope alive today in cincinnati.